it talks about spirits! bad!

My almost 5 yr. old daughter and I watch this together all the time. We love the songs and music. The puppetry is amazing and we always learn something from each episode. It's very refreshing as a parent to see a non-animated show with such high production values. The show is slow paced with beautiful rain forest imagery and actual facts regarding animals and the world they live in. The show has a perfect balance of entertainment and education. Yeah for Snook and all his friends. Sean, Kristin, Anna and Sam

My son is under a year old, but we do allow very limited screen time, and this is his favorite show. No, it doesn't have as much educational content as some other programs, but it does provide good opportunities to learn (and talk) about living with diversity, respecting each other, etc for toddlers and preschoolers. At his age, however, my son is more concerned with the bright colorful characters, catchy music, etc. So for now, it entertains him. Later, it can teach him about being a small part of a big world in which not everyone will agree with or be like him. (Bonus: He giggles through every episode. What mom can resist that?)

I used to love to watch this with my son between 1-2, but now that he's 3 y/o, I don't really like the dynamics between the brother&sister monkeys. I think when my son is 4 or older, I'll feel more comfortable with it again (maybe). I do like that they portray the sloth and the turtle as adults, and the rest as kids with appropriate interactions. I just don't like the influence of spazzy, bratty name calling and such between the siblings. Even though it all gets resolved and teaches a lesson, that doesn't stop it from being an example that is absorbed regardless of the sequelae. LOVE the MUSIC and SONGS and the way the information is brought out.

very cute and fun way for little ones to learn about animals, how they live, and also teaches wonderful lessons about how to treat others, sharing, caring, & helping.